Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8934590 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This study confirms that emergency laparotomy in the UK carries a high mortality. The variation in clinical management and outcomes indicates the need for a national quality improvement programme.
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Authors
D.I. Saunders, D. Murray, A.C. Pichel, S. Varley, C.J. Peden, on behalf of the members of the UK Emergency Laparotomy Network on behalf of the members of the UK Emergency Laparotomy Network,